In celebration of World Environment Day, Lebades invites you to a hands-on seminar exploring the full cycle of wool—from fleece to finished yarn. Join us to learn how this precious material, generously provided each year by our local sheep, can be processed and transformed rather than discarded.

When & Where
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The garden of the Goutos-Alepoudelis Mansion, Karvési 18, Mytilene (under an ancient silk-floss tree)

Day 1: From Fleece to Thread

• History & Heritage: A brief talk on the story of wool in Lesvos

• Local Fleece: Working with wool from native sheep breeds

• Washing & Opening: Cleaning the fleece and teasing it by hand

• Carding: Aligning fibers with hand carders

• Spinning: Using a drop spindle to create your own yarn sampler

Day 2: Natural Dye Lab

• Plant Dye Basics: Introduction to readily available dye sources (onion skins, sumac leaves, weld, etc.)

• Dyeing Techniques: Bathing your hand-spun yarn in small-batch plant dyes

• Mordant Experiments: Observing how different mordants (alum, iron, tannin) shift color tones

• Color Exploration: Comparing hue variations and recording your own dye recipes

Participation Fee: €60
Includes snacks, hot and cold drinks, and all materials.
Note: Full payment is required in advance to reserve your place.

What You’ll Take Home

• A deeper understanding of wool’s value and lifecycle

• Your own hand-spun yarn skein

• Samples of naturally dyed wool and a personal dye-recipe notebook

Reserve Your Spot:
📧 lebades.lesvos@gmail.com

Learn more about the venue:
Goutos-Alepoudelis Mansion (architectural monument)
Kavetsou 18, Mytilene, Lesvos

🌐 www.lebades.com
🌐 www.goutos-alepoudelis.com